Sports days
Students participate in either our Junior (Prep – Year 2) or Senior (Year 3 – Year 6) inter-house sports carnivals for Cross Country and Athletics. Students represent one of our sporting houses, which they are allocated to on enrolment: Bribie / Yarun (Purple), Fraser / K'gari (Blue), Moreton / Mulgumpin (Green), Stradbroke / Minjerribah (Maroon). Students who are 9 years or older are eligible to attend Bayside District and Metropolitan East carnivals. Students who qualify for these carnivals will be notified and invited to represent Gumdale State School at these events.
Swimming
All students from Prep-Year 6 are offered the opportunity to attend swimming lessons. Students participate in 8 swimming lessons over one term. Swimming lessons are provided by qualified instructors at Brisbane Aquatic Centre in Chandler. Students also participate in either a Junior (Prep – Year 2) during Term 4 or Senior (Year 3 – Year 6) Swimming Carnival during Term 1.
Interschool Sport
Students in years 4-6 participate in interschool sports. There are a variety of sports offered including: Netball, AFL, basketball, soccer, volleyball or Rugby League. Interschool sports allows students the opportunity to compete against other local schools.
Sailing
At Gumdale State School we have developed a partnership with Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS). Throughout the year, students in years 2-6 will be offered the opportunity to participate in sailing and water sports programs at RQYS. Families who are new to the sailing program will find information in the parent presentation.
Sport Aerobics
Sport Aerobics is offered to students in Years 2-6 through external provider Industrie1 Sport Aerobics. The Aerobics Program runs from Term 1 to Term 3. Students audition for competition teams that will compete in FISAF Australia Competitions throughout QLD. Please contact Industrie1 for more information and associated costs via gumdaleaerobics@industrie1.com.au.